Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Carry in, Carry out
Most Wisconsin state park and forest picnic areas, shelters, beaches and other day-use areas do not have garbage or recycling bins. When you visit for a few hours or less, you will need to take your garbage and recyclables home with you. Why? The…
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Peace and quiet
Many state park visitors enjoy and appreciate the peace and quiet they can find in a state park. Photo by Wisconsin DNR. Peace and quiet are among the things visitors appreciate most about Wisconsin state parks and forests.
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Gathering in state parks and forests
Use extreme caution when picking mushrooms, as some are edible and others are deadly. Photo by Wisconsin DNR. In order to preserve state parks' natural beauty for future visitors to enjoy, it's against Wisconsin law to destroy, molest, deface or…
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Holding special events on DNR lands
Throughout the year several special events such as marathons, bike competitions and endurance races take place at state properties. On DNR lands, special events are defined as temporary use of department property for an activity that is otherwise…
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Commercial Use of State Properties
Any person soliciting or collecting funds for a business of any nature or engaging in commercial filming or photography or providing services for a fee which involves that person's physical presence at the state park, recreation area or southern…
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Opening and closing hours
Most Wisconsin state parks, recreation areas, trails and forest campgrounds are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. There are some exceptions:
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Using metal detectors on DNR lands
Metal detectors may be used on DNR lands or waters only for locating specific lost personal items. A special permit is required. Conditions of permit A property office may issue a metal detector permit only to a specific person or designee for the…
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Generator Use
Generator use is typically not allowed in Wisconsin State Park System properties. No person may operate any device, including but not limited to generators, amplified speakers, and air conditioning units, at a volume that could interfere with the…
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Human history of Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area
Today, Horicon Marsh is about 32,000 acres in size, consisting mostly of open water and cattail marsh. The southern one-third (about 11,000 acres) is owned by the state of Wisconsin and is controlled by the Department of Natural Resources. This is…
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Wildlife Rehabilitators in Winnebago County
What to know before you callRehabilitators often specialize in one or a few species. If you're not sure what type of animal you're calling about, check the animal categories list below. Make sure the type of animal you're calling about…